Expat Living

Amsoc Thanksgiving

Join with the metro-area’s U.S. community and their friends for a big family-style T-day feast at the American Society (Amsoc) on Thursday, November 27. Enjoy turkey, stuffing, mashed and sweet potatoes, salad, cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie with whipped cream. The doors (and bar) open at noon and dinner is served at 1:30 p.m.

Book Fair

The Fifth Used and Antique Book Fair (Feria del Libro Usado y Antiguo) takes place amid the exterior arches surrounding the Guadalajara Municipal Palace between Friday, November 7 and Sunday, November 16.

Just a-maize-ing

If the idea of getting well and truly lost in a labyrinth of corn appeals to you, then make a beeline for Mundo Maiz, a new attraction in the Tlaquepaque suburbs to the south the metropolitan area.

Amsoc Halloween party

Don’t miss Amsoc’s annual Halloween/Day of the Dead party Thursday, October 30. Put on your finest cobwebbed attire and compete in the costume contest. A 50/50 raffle will be held.

One BIllion Rising

Hundreds of women will get up to dance and shake their bodies at the Auditorio Benito Juarez on Saturday, October 18, 7 p.m. when the Fiestas de Octubre hosts a “One Billion Rising” event.

Fashion show

Everyone is invited to a gala dinner/fashion show at which the Liverpool store will present their fall collection. Organized by the Hospital Civil and the Junior League of Guadalajara, the upscale event takes place at Trasloma, across from Starbucks  on Avenida Mariano Otero. This event, scheduled for Wednesday, October 29, 7:30 p.m., will benefit the Hospital Civil’s programs for breast cancer survivors. Tickets are 1,000 pesos each and include a full dinner and a raffle with prizes. Come out and enjoy this wonderful event that will help raise money and awareness for an excellent cause.